Prayer: Facing the Qibla
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Ayatullah Sistani
Ruling 763
Qibla is the place of the Kaʿbah in Mecca, and prayers must be performed facing it. However, for someone who is far away, it is sufficient to stand in such a manner that it can be said he is performing prayers facing qibla. The same applies to other acts – such as slaughtering animals – that must be performed facing qibla.